FGCU resources, email, network shares, and various web pages and computers are needed while off-campus. There are methods of accessing theses, but how you access these will be determined by what you need access to. Options for VPN connections, checking email, and mobile devices can be found here.  Remote access to Florida Gulf Coast University resources is limited to current FGCU affiliates.

 

Web Based VPN

https://myvpn.fgcu.edu is a web based VPN connection that will provide access to university resources from any location that you have internet and a internet browser (Internet Explorer & Safari).

For information on specific accessing Banner, Network Shares or to Remotely Control your desktop computer please visit our Knowledge Base:

Business Technology Services Knowledge Base(MyVPN)

 

Email

There are several methods provided for you to check your email. The method you pick to connect depends on the situation and location when checking your email. While working from your office, you will have total access to all of your email and calendar items. However, if off campus and you need to check your email, please adhere to the following:

What will I have access to, and how or when will I connect?

Full access to all email Contacts Calendar/To do Bar Tasks All personal folders	Full access to all email Contacts Calendar/To do Bar Tasks	Full access to all email Contacts Calendar
Remote Desktop Email You would use this option from your own computer, after you connect to FGCU via MyVPN and remotely connect to your desktop computer using “Remote Desktop Connection"	Outlook Anywhere You would use this option if you have your own personal computer with Office 2007 installed, and configured connect to FGCU Via Outlook Anywhere	Webmail You would use this option when you do not have your own computer, but do have access such as, an internet café, or public computer. Via WebMail

Mobile Devices

Wirelessly synchronize your FGCU Faculty/Staff e-mail, calendar, contacts, and tasks in real-time to your mobile phone using Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync with your mobile device.  See below for complete recommendations and instructions.

 

Prerequisites

• You must have a data connection via the Internet or Wi-Fi.
• You must have a mobile device that supports Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.
• You must have an FGCU Faculty/Staff E-mail account

For information on specific accessing e-mail, calendar, and contacts  please visit our Knowledge Base:

Computing Services Knowledge Base (Mobile Device Configuration)